CS- LEDC Tropical Storm

Question 1

Name of storm

Answer 1

Typhoon Haiyan

Question 2

Where?

Answer 2

Philippines

Question 3

When?

Answer 3

8th November 2013

Question 4

Category of Storm

Answer 4

Category 5

Strongest Storm to ever make landfall

Question 5

Causes

Answer 5

Ocean temperature ~30*C (Pacific ocean hottest in November)
No crosswinds to break up evaporation
No landmass nearby to bring in dry air

Question 6

Effects

Answer 6

Over 1,000,000 homes damaged or destroyed
6000+ dead
$20 billion cost to Philippines (5% of GNP).
Stagnant water attracted mosquitoes, more people got malaria
Mobile phone coverage lost
Snakes entered damaged building to escape flood water
Stealing and looting occurred in shops for food

Question 7

Management

Answer 7

Educate- tell people what to do and to have a survival kit
USA donated $20 million and sent USS George Washington
GB donated $32 million and sent HMS Illustrious
Storm resistant housing built, strong houses on stilts, skilfully built